5 Ways to Focus on Goal Setting

Life is nothing but an obstacle course… it's all about getting through that obstacle course to your desired goal that most people seem to have a problem with.

It's only normal to encounter obstacles in the pursuit of your goal, so why do we put so much emphasis on whether or not we achieve the goal, and not on the learning and development that takes place while trying to achieve it?

Obstacles are everywhere, and oftentimes, they begin from within. When these obstacles start to become a nuisance to the point of almost putting a stop to your goal(s); or worse, making one completely abandon his/her goal, one must take action and think things through.

So, with that said, here are some helpful, tested pointers that will keep your attention focused in achieving any goal that you put your mind to.

1.Think Positive

This means: Do not quit. Especially when one is midway in working for a goal, there should be no room for quitting. To quit means having to go back to the starting line of goal accomplishment. That is time, energy, money, and a whole lot of things wasted and lost. It is more costly to quit than to find a solution to the problem, not to mention the frustration one feels. Instead, build yourself up by asking yourself empowering questions such as: “What am I learning about myself in pursuing this?” “What do I need to know?” “What do I need in order to make this happen?” or “What skills/qualities do I have that will make me successful?”

2. Keep a clear, open and tense-free mind

Always be ready to receive new ideas. Focus and concentrate. Think in a wide scale manner and always be open to new options to eliminate the particular obstacle you are currently dealing with. Ask yourself: “What is getting in the way of my learning?” “Who do I need to be to make this happen?”

3. Persist and Persevere

Be sure to exhaust every possibility, even to the point of trial and error, just to be sure that there is a solution to correct the problem you're dealing with. Take a moment to thoroughly assess and reassess the goal in mind.

4. Simulate

Try to picture inside your head a possible solution to help overcome and/or solve the obstacle that's setting you back. Chances are, you already know!

5. Ask for Help

If all fails, get assistance from others you know who are more knowledgeable on the work being done. Their suggestions might not necessarily be the exact ones you were hoping to hear, but they may trigger some NEW ideas in finding the right solution to your problem.

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Blog Author Islam Kafi